noun
Uncommon
colouring
Colouring (noun) means British spelling of coloring. Example: “The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs.”
noun
1
British spelling of coloring.
"In 2008, British health ministers agreed to phase out six artificial food colourings by 2009, while the European Union bans some colourings and requires warning labels on others."
— Madeline Halpert, Kennedy announces ban on artificial dyes in food and drinks (2025)
"The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs."
"The seven hampers for four boys and three girls were personalised to each patient, including overnight hotel stays, colouring books and self care items."
— , Cancer survivor makes hampers for young patients (2024)
How to use colouring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish spelling of "coloring."
UK vs US
British/Commonwealth spelling; American English uses "coloring."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more colouring
- Superlative
- most colouring
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The children spent the afternoon _____ pictures of dinosaurs.
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Rhymes for colouring
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What does “colouring” mean?
The word “colouring” means british spelling of coloring. In plain terms, british spelling of "coloring.".
How do you use “colouring” in a sentence?
Here is “colouring” used in a sentence: “The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs.”
What part of speech is “colouring”?
“Colouring” is a noun.
Is “colouring” a common word?
“Colouring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
